The Top Article of the Week

9 Ways to Upgrade Your Sleep Hygiene Tonight -- JM Blakley, Elite FTS

We, and our clients, all know sleep is important. But how many of us actually get enough?

In this week's top article, JM Blakley reviews the science of sleep, and gives us actionable ways to sleep better, starting tonight.

 

General Health

Exercise and Mental Health -- Shane McLean, Balance Guy Training

A New Perspective on Dealing with Performance Anxiety -- Erica Suter, ericasuter.com

The Two Best Methods for Promoting Recovery -- Harold Gibbons, haroldgibbons.com

Plyometric Training for Active Agers -- Amy Ashmore, ACE Fitness

Self-Selected Intermittent Fasting vs. Continuous Energy Restriction  -- Yoni Freedhoff, Weighty Matters

 

Fat Loss

5 Fat-Loss Myths You Still Believe -- Paul Carter, T Nation

The Complicated Case Against Simple Sugar -- Jonathan Jordan, JJ Fit

Three Basic Rules for Weight Loss -- Hayden Perno, haydenperno.com

Why Counting Calories Is Worthless -- Taylor Simon, coachtaylorsimon.ca

 

Strength Training

Progressions in Exercise Selection Based on Technical Proficiency -- Ashley Jones, T Nation

Training Clients Post-Hysterectomy: What You Need to Know -- Valerie Bobb, Girls Gone Strong

5 “Ultimate” Core Exercises You Haven’t Seen Before -- Meghan Callaway, Meghan Callaway Fitness

Tip: The Secret to Stronger Glutes -- Tom Morrison, T Nation

Do You Really Need to Squat Below Parallel? -- Emily Beers, Breaking Muscle

Career

Your Training Personality: What’s Behind the Clipboard? -- Patrick Freeman, ACSM